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Leo

Name Meaning:

Latin word for "lion." Borne by numerous popes, emperors, and saints. Also used as a short form for names like Leonard or Leopold.

Noteable Namesakes

Pope Leo (various); Leo Tolstoy (Author); Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor - often goes by Leo); Leo Fender (Guitar Maker); Leo (Astrological Sign)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #22, UK: #6

Variations/Nicknames

Leon; Lionel; Leopold; Lev

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